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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1895
Page
8
Physicians urge careful infant feeding to prevent cholera infantum and summer mortality. Lactated food is promoted as the simple, cost effective cure and preventive for malnutrition, weakness, and digestive disorders in growing babies during June and hot months.
Washington report: Howgate found guilty on two indictments for forgery and falsification of official accounts. Each offense carries one to ten years in prison. Jury delivered verdict at 1:35 PM. Awaiting sentencing details.
Special joint committee to study water supply pollution in Wakefield and Stoneham finds a tainted source feeding the pond. Observations include a piggery yard runoff and a drain from Foster Street leading to the pond. The lake's edge adjoins a farm and dead animals have been seen on the surface. Depot master at Wakefield Junction boats for pleasure are to be halted and piggery and drain owners vow to stop polluting at once.
Imported and American worsteds serges ceviots and tweeds tailor made frocks or sacks from Rogers Peet & Co offered at deep discounts. Suits slashed to 20 25 18 12 10 8 7 with many styles for men boys and small sizes. Trousers and knee pants also reduced with dozens of patterns and quick sell urged.
New York New Haven Hartford officials hailed the Nantasket Beach road test as a success. under GE engineer A H Heft the 1500 horse power electric locomotive operated smoothly from the power station to Pemberton and back. speeds reached forty five to fifty miles per hour with no accidents. shore officials gathered quietly to witness the historic demonstration in Nantasket.
Two experimental locomotives tested on the line with four and two motors respectively perform satisfactorily. Officials expect a preopening speed test above eighty miles per hour within two weeks as the road nears its opening. The route runs from Old Colony House near Nantasket to Point Allerton and toward Pemberton with sea views along the coast.
General Mc Alpin presides as president of the National League of Republican Clubs convenes at 11 a.m. M. J. Dowling of Minnesota is elected secretary. Delegates adopt a resolution deferring public questions to the 1896 national convention. A banquet at the Arcade Hotel follows with crowds and tickets selling for a penny.
The secretary of State records payments to multiple entities. Boston Gas Light Co paid George H. Fernald $1000 for gas legislation work, Bayte Co. paid D J Sheehan $850 for petition efforts against Brookline Company crossing, Mendon paid counsel $100, and Frank P. Goulding got $200 from E D Thayer for opposing Worcester water take. Bayte Co. notes no other payments beyond regular salary to Counsel C P B. Count Herbert Parker received $360 for services.
In Beverly on June 17 Principal Charles S. Brown ordered down the flag at Bass River public school amid protests from Grand Army members and parents. Pupils and residents accuse him of unpatriotic action while the school committee plans to seek an explanation at the next meeting.
J Pierpont Morgan returned from abroad and said the public favors American securities as the government maintains the gold standard. He noted strong demand for high quality issues and that premiums are large. He expects swift reorganizations of the Northern Pacific and the Erie.
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